Yuhuan
Yuhuan is an island city on the southeast coast of Zhejiang Province. Yuhuan has beaches, fishing ports for people to visit, and is rich in seafood.
Understand
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Yuhuan is one of China's 14 island counties. The terrain of Yuhuan is high in the north and low in the south, with hills and plains. The whole territory is composed of 55 islands such as the Chumen-Yuhuan Peninsula and Jishan and Pishan. Its east coast is the East China Sea, south across the Dongtou Ocean and Wenzhou city connected, west Yueqing Bay and Yueqing City, north Wenling City. At the end of 2017, the city had a population of 433,900.
Yuhuan city has China's national 4A(AAAA) level scenic spots - Yuhuan Dalu Island and Yuhuan Xuanmen Bay sightseeing Agricultural Park, as well as national wetland park - Yuhuan Xuanmen Bay National Wetland Park. Yuhuan specialties in addition to seafood, there are Yuhuan Wendan（玉环文旦, a variety of pomelo）and other fruits.
Climate
[edit]Yuhuan is a subtropical monsoon climate, and coastal, so there are obvious maritime climate characteristics. The average annual temperature in Yuhuan is about 15-20 °C, with an average temperature of about 7 °C in January and 27 °C in July. It rarely snows in Yuhuan, and there is almost no frost throughout the year.
Since Yuhuan is a coastal island city, the air in Yuhuan is clean and smog-free all year round, and its air quality ranks among the top in China.
Administrative division
[edit]By the end of 2023, Yuhuan has jurisdiction over 3 streets, 6 towns and 2 townships.
- Streets: Yucheng Street, Kanmen Street, Damaiyu Street
- Town: Qinggang Town, Chumen Town, Qianjiang Town, Shamen Town, Lupu Town, Longxi Town
- Township: Jishan Township, Haishan Township
In addition, there is a similar township level: Yuhuan Economic Development Zone (also known as Yuhuan New Town/玉环新城).
Get in
[edit]By plane
[edit]There is no airport in Yuhuan. You can first arrive at Taizhou Luqiao Airport (the only airport in Taizhou city, but the scale is small), Ningbo Lishe International Airport, Wenzhou Longwan International Airport (not in Taizhou city, but the scale is larger) by air, and then transfer to the inter-county bus or the inter-city bus to Yuhuan.
By train
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There is no railway station in Yuhuan, you can first arrive at Wenling Station and other railway stations, and then transfer to the inter-county bus or the inter-city bus to Yuhuan.
Yuhuan Railway station is under construction as of 2023.
By car
[edit]Yongtai-wenzhou complex expressway passes through Yuhuan, and in Yuhuan there are Shamen interconnecting (Shamen Town), Yuhuan interconnecting (Yucheng Street, direct access to the city), Lupu interconnecting (Lupu Town) and Haishan interconnecting (Haishan Township).
In addition to the highway, you can also access Yuhuan from the S226 provincial highway.
Get around
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In Yuhuan City, taxis from any township can quickly reach any place in their respective townships.
- The taxi fare in the urban area (Yucheng Street) is: the starting price (within 1.5 km) is ¥6, and after 1.5 km, each kilometer is charged ¥2. Since taxi operators vary from town to town, if you need to take a taxi to another town, it is best to ask the driver for advice or take a local shuttle bus to another town. However, Jishan Township is the only exception, because Jishan Township is on Jishan Island, there is no road to directly access the island, you need to take a ferry. In this case, it is recommended to take the city shuttle directly.
- Take the shuttle bus in the city, you can go to the Yuhuan passenger transportation center located in the city center, you can also go to the bus station in various towns. You can put money on the bus, or you can buy a ticket in advance and get on the bus. In addition, you can also swipe a citizen card, but the card is only held by Yuhuan citizens and cannot be obtained by foreign tourists.
- There are also buses in urban areas and some towns, unlike city buses, which are numbered, have fixed stops, and operate only in one township, while city buses travel between two or more townships. The urban bus has 101 road, 102 road, 103 road, 105 road, 106 road and other lines, are ¥2 (swipe citizen card ¥1.5), unmanned ticket self-service coin.
| Name | Begin | End |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | Sanhetan(三合潭) | Chengguanyizhong(城关一中) |
| 102 | Yuao(渔岙) | Huangnikandianshangyua(黄泥坎电商园) |
| 103 | Houtangyang(后塘垟) | Zhongyiyuan(中医院) |
| 105 | Sanhetan(三合潭) | Dongaoli(东岙里) |
| 106 | Huanxixiaoqu(环西小区) | Zhongyiyuanc](中医院) |
If in doubt about transportation, try asking a local. Most of the local people are very friendly and willing to answer your questions (but some of the older people do not understand Mandarin, in which case you can ask younger people). This can be done in other ways, with other problems.
See
[edit]Historical sites
[edit]Kanmen tide station is the only national key cultural relics protection unit in Yuhuan City.There are also many cultural relics protection units in Zhejiang Province in Yuhuan City.In addition to the national and provincial cultural relics protection units, the Yuhuan municipal government also evaluated several cultural relics protection units in Yuhuan City.The following list of the three levels of cultural heritage protection units, more tourist value.
- 1 Kanmen Tidal Inspection Station (坎门验潮所), Kanmen street lighthouse community flat stone 岙. China's first self-built tide inspection station, one of the country's top 100 cultural relics newly discovered, the national key cultural relics protection unit.
- 2 Pu'an Lighthouse (普安灯塔), Kanmen Street Dongsha Community (Dongsha Fishing Village) Dongshatou. A concrete masonry lighthouse built on a small hill by the sea has artistic value.Yuhuan city cultural relics protection unit.
Recreation and sightseeing
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There are two Chinese national AAAA-level (4A-level) scenic spots in Yuhuan City, namely Yuhuan Xuanmen Bay Sightseeing Agricultural Park and Dalu Island.
- 3 Yuhuan Dalu island (大鹿岛), get off at Trumen Station, then take the Trumen-Porta shuttle to Trumen Wharf, then take the cruise to Oshima Island; or take the shuttle bus to Kanmen, then take the Kanmen No. 2 bus to the terminal Ying Dong Pier oil depot, at Ying Dong Pier by boat to Dalu Island. (在楚门车站下车，然后乘坐楚门至栈台码头的班车到栈台码头，之后乘坐游轮到达大鹿岛；或乘班车到坎门，然后坐坎门2路公交车到终点站应东码头油库，在应东码头乘船前往大鹿岛), ☏ +86 576-87566333, +86 576-87566388, yhdaludao@163.com. The island is covered with green all the year round, after the pioneer pioneer, mountain and sea customs, fresh air, lush trees. There are also rock landscapes created by nature and sculptors. Scenic spot adult ticket ¥60, 1.2-1.5 m discount for children, 1.2 m below free ticket; the ferry ticket from Wharf Pier is about ¥20, and the ferry ticket from Ying Dong Pier is about ¥32.
- 4 Yuhuan Xuanmen Bay sightseeing agricultural park (玉环漩门湾观光农业园), Yingbin West Road, Yuhuan, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China, ☏ +86 576-87111111. The park provides catering, picking, viewing, accommodation, entertainment and other functions. It is one of the largest sightseeing agricultural parks in East China and the national agricultural science popularization demonstration base. Adult ticket: ¥35.
- 5 Xuanmen Bay Water Park (漩门湾水上乐园), No. 58 Yingbin West Road, Qinggang Town, Yuhuan City, ☏ +86 576-8722733, +86 871-11111. M-F 11:00-21:00; Sa Su 10:00-22:00. It is the first water park in Yuhuan. There are plenty of interesting rides. The park is generally closed in winter.
- 6 Yuhuan Xuanmen Bay National Wetland Park (玉环漩门湾国家湿地公园), Yuhuan City Qinggang Town Yingbin west Road, ☏ +86 576-87111111. Located in the east of Yueqing Bay, Xuanmen Bay. Wetlands are composed of coastal and coastal wetlands, river wetlands, marsh wetlands, constructed wetlands and other wetland resources. It is rich in wildlife resources. The coastal area of the park is one of the largest wild Chinese Black-headed Gull habitats in the country and one of the wintering areas for Black-faced Spoonbill. It is one of the best protected wetlands in China. Adult ticket is ¥30, child ticket is ¥15.
There are also many 3A-level tourist attractions in Yuhuan City.
- 7 Longxi animation flower valley (龙溪动漫花谷), mountain village, Longxi town, Yuhuan city (玉环市龙溪镇山里村). There are four seasons flower field, dinosaur Valley, parent-child paradise, literature and history Museum, science Museum and other sightseeing amusement projects, is also China's national 3A scenic spot.
- 8 Jishan island (鸡山岛), Jishan township, Yuhuan City (take the ferry at Ganjiang ZhanTai Pier (see DaLu Island)). Located in Jishan Township, there are pure East China Sea seafood and seafood resources, as well as beautiful island scenery. Jishan Island has fresh air and abundant tourist resources. Can be caught at sea, eat seafood. It is a national 3A(AAA)Level scenic spot.
- 9 Dongsha fishing village (东沙渔村), Dongsha community, Kanmen Street, ☏ +86 576-80763191. M-F 11:00-21:00; Sa Su 10:00-22:00. The village exists by the sea, with island culture and customs, and preserves the complete fishing village style, which is one of the scenic spots that can best reflect the Marine characteristics and Marine culture in Yuhuan City. Fresh seafood can be enjoyed at Dongsha fishing village. It is also one of the first historical and cultural villages in Zhejiang Province and a national 3A scenic spot.
- 10 Qianjiang Bai Ma Ao (干江白马岙), Ganjiang town. The sandy beach is delicate and soft, and the beach is more than 20 meters wide at low tide (about 7 meters at high tide). It is more than 200 meters long and has an inclined surface, so it is also suitable for beach swimming. It is a 3A national scenic spot.
Do
[edit]Festivals
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There are no specific festivals in Yuhuan. But during the "Lantern Festival" you can go to Yuhuan to feel the unique Chinese traditional festive atmosphere. During the Lantern Festival, the town of Yuhuan will have a traditional Chinese cultural performance - "Dragon Dance". Performers hold up handmade colors representing the dragon's path in the streets, accompanied by fireworks. There will be a lot of people watching, and the scene is very lively and has a traditional festive atmosphere.
In addition, Yuhuan helds the Yuhuan Music Festival every year. However, the date it is held each year is uncertain.
Buy
[edit]There are many supermarkets in Yuhuan city, from large supermarkets to small shops of several square meters, everywhere. Liuhe Supermarket and Haoduo supermarket are local chain supermarkets in Yuhuan.
Shopping mall
[edit]- 1 Yuhuan Xincheng Wuyue Square (玉环新城吾悦广场), South west of intersection of Sandan Road and Shuanggang Road, Yucheng Street. There are nearly 600 shops inside and outside, and there are fashion shops, game city, snack bar and other shops. The only Starbucks and Burger King in Yuhuan are here. It is now one of the largest urban living complexes in Yuhuan.
- 2 Yuhuan RT-Mart (玉环大润发), Intersection of Liudao Dadao and Zhugang Dadao, Yucheng Street, Yuhuan, ☏ +86 576-89922888. The larger supermarket, which opened in 2019, is similar to Yuhuan Wuyue Square. In addition to daily necessities, we also provide services such as eating, drinking and fun. Bus 103 is accessible, and there is a free local shuttle.
Eat
[edit]In terms of dining, there are many restaurants in Yuhuan, which can be said to be seen everywhere. If you want to taste Yuhuan's traditional food (such as seafood), you can go to the "Along Xiaochi"（“阿龙小吃”）, "TanChi YuRen" （“贪吃渔人”）and other chain restaurants, you can also go to Jishan Island（鸡山岛）, Dongsha fishing village（东沙渔村） to taste. If you want to buy Yuhuan Wendan（玉环文旦） this specialty, you can go to Qinggang town（清港镇）, Chu men town（楚门镇） of the two Yuhuan Wendan origin to buy.
Sleep
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- 1 Four Points by Sheraton Taizhou (台州玉环福朋喜来登酒店), No. 333, Chengzhong Road, Yucheng Street (玉环市玉城街道城中路333号), ☏ +86 576-87599999. It's a five-star hotel. There are a variety of rooms and suites, each equipped with LCD TV (including satellite and cable TV programs) and free Wi-Fi connection, as well as a variety of business equipment, non-smoking floors, rooms for the disabled. In addition to the guest rooms, the hotel has four different style restaurants, lounges (including Chinese restaurant and all-day restaurant), and equipped with banquet hall, multi-function hall, fitness center and so on.
Safety
[edit]Yuhuan has a good social atmosphere and a high safety factor, and the government is also creating a "no-robbery city" through various measures. However, if you still have a security problem or need to call the police for help, you can dial 110 directly. There are also police stations in all townships, towns and streets.
Emergencies
[edit]Free emergency telephone numbers:
- Police: 110.
- Fire alarm: 119.
- Medical care: 120.
Remember these three telephone numbers; they are valid in almost every part of China.
Hospital
[edit]- 1 Yuhuan People's Hospital (玉环市人民医院), No. 18 Changle Road, Yucheng Street, all urban bus lines can be direct (the station is "People's Hospital" or "emergency center") (中国浙江省台州市玉环市长乐路18号), ☏ +86 576-87255555, yhrmyy@163.com. A second class A general hospital, a large scale, more advanced equipment, the largest hospital in Yuhuan.
- 2 Yuhuan City second People's Hospital (玉环市第二人民医院), No. 77, Environmental Protection Middle Road, Chumen Town（玉环市楚门镇环保中路77号）, ☏ +86 576-81748222, +86 576-81748111, yuhuan2yi@163.com. It is a second class A general hospital and the largest hospital in Chumen Town，Yuhuan.